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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.03, 1,690.56 and 830.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.03, 1,690.56 and 830.37 is: 1,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.03 : 1,690.56 = 830.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.03/1,690.56 = 830.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.03x = 1,690.56 × 830.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.03x = 1,403,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,790.31/1,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.86

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